Is the fun finally coming back to the Charlotte Hornets? National media seems to think so, with Zach Lowe sharing why this team could be a surprise in the 2024 NBA season. We also break down how the Hornets’ top players performed in CBS’s Top 100 rankings, the challenges of balancing fun basketball with winning, and how much the front office should consider protecting future draft picks. Tune in for a deep dive into whether this young core can lead the Hornets to the playoffs this season and Walker gets P-Trade-SD.

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What does the rotation at shooting guard look like for the Charlotte Hornets this season? Walker Mehl and Doug Branson break down the position and consider whether rookie Brandon Miller will see significant time at the 2-guard spot

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Walker and Doug dive into the shooting guard rotation for the upcoming season. They start by discussing the potential fit of Brandon Miller alongside LaMelo Ball and whether Miller should be slotted more at shooting guard or small forward. The conversation then shifts to new addition Josh Green, evaluating his role and how he complements LaMelo’s playstyle. Is Green’s defensive effort and low-usage offensive game a perfect match, or will concerns about his shooting ability hold him back? The guys also compare Green to past Hornets role players like Cody Martin, questioning if anyone from the past few seasons resembles Green’s impact. To wrap up, they discuss the surprising news of Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN for St. Bonaventure and finish with a fun look at some old Bobcats and Hornets tweets.

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LaMelo Ball's potential to break into All-NBA territory has Charlotte Hornets fans buzzing. But who will be the primary backup point guard this season—Tre Mann or Vasa Micic? Walker and Doug also explore the key questions surrounding the Hornets' point guard depth and how it could impact the team’s success.

In this episode of Locked On Hornets: Walker and Doug preview the point guard position, headlined by LaMelo Ball. They dive into his evolution, health, and what he needs to do to maintain it. Will this be the year LaMelo finally breaks into All-NBA status? The guys also debate the battle for the backup point guard spot between Tre Mann and Vasa Micic and explore what both bring to the table. Plus, they play a fun "What If?" game, imagining how Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lin would fit with the current Hornets roster. Finally, they wrap things up with their thoughts on the newly leaked Hornets City Edition uniforms.

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